Routine Inspection Before A Trip And On - PREVOST Le Mirage XL Owner's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
Engine Block Heater (optional)
The vehicle is equipped with an engine immer-
sion-type electric block heater to assist cold
weather starting. The heater male electric plug
is easily accessible through the engine oil re-
serve tank access door. To use it, connect the
female plug of an electrical extension cord to the
heater plug. Some converted vehicles may have
the heater connected to the coach AC power
system. The extension cord must be plugged in-
to a 110-120 V AC power source only. The en-
gine block heater should be used whenever the
vehicle is parked for an extended period of time
in cold weather and a suitable power source is
available.
Caution:
Use only a 110-120 V AC power
source. Extension cord must be of the grounded
type (three prongs) and have a minimum rated
capacity of 15 amps. Be sure to disconnect cord
before starting and/or moving the vehicle.
Engine Warm-Up
After starting the engine, run it at low idle for two
(2) minutes to allow flowing of lubricant to the
turbocharger, then increase speed to fast idle for
warm-up period by using "FAST IDLE" switch
located on L.H. lower switch panel (see page 2-
13). Run the engine at fast idle and no load for
about five (5) minutes to allow it to warm-up be-
fore applying a load. Parking brakes should be
kept applied throughout warm-up. Gauges and
indicator lights should be monitored to check that
all conditions are normal. If an abnormal condi-
tion should develop, stop engine immediately
and have condition corrected.
Warning:
Never let the engine run in an en-
closed, non-ventilated area.
from the engine contain dangerous gases which
can be fatal if inhaled.
Note:
The engine will come up to normal operat-
ing temperature shortly after you start driving; if
possible, avoid going to full throttle until engine
coolant temperature reaches 140
Transmission Warm-Up
When temperature is below -20°F (-29°C), the
"DO NOT SHIFT" and "CHECK TRANS" will stay
"ON" after the engine is started. The transmis-
sion will stay in neutral, regardless of the gear
range selected until it warms past -20°F (-29°C).
Exhaust fumes
° °
F (60 C).
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At that point, the "DO NOT SHIFT" light will turn
off and the transmission will operate only in first
gear or reverse. When the "CHECK TRANS"
light goes out at 20°F (-7°C), the transmission is
warm enough to safely operate in all gear rang-
es.
Routine Inspection Before a
Trip and on the Road
With Engine Stopped
General
Check general vehicle condition and verify all ex-
terior lighting. Also check for loose nuts and
bolts.
Extinguishers
Ensure that fire extinguishers are in working or-
der and easily accessible.
Emergency exits
Check that emergency exits can be easily
opened.
Driver's area
Adjust mirrors and seat.
Doors
Make sure that all exterior doors are closed.
Tools and spares
Check for wheel nut wrench and jack, door keys,
spare belts and emergency reflectors.
Washer reservoir
Check that it is full. To prevent the windshield
washer fluid from freezing during the winter, use
antifreeze windshield washer.
Tires
All tires, including the spare, should be inspected
for cuts and correct inflation. On both aluminum
alloy and steel wheels, nuts should be checked
using a torque wrench to specifications given in
the Maintenance Manual.